precaution vs circumspection

precaution and circumspection both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
precaution	Yes	No	No	No
circumspection	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, circumspection is a hypernym of precaution; that is, circumspection is a word with a broader meaning than precaution:

Other hypernyms of precaution include caution.

precaution (noun)	circumspection (noun)
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.	the trait of being circumspect and prudent
the trait of practicing caution in advance	knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger